The nurse notes a newborn's skin and sclera have taken on a yellow hue.Which finding does the nurse expect to see when reviewing the laboratory values?

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The yellow hue of the skin and sclera in a newborn is indicative of jaundice, which is most commonly caused by elevated levels of unconjugated bilirubin. This occurs when the newborn's liver is not mature enough to process bilirubin effectively.

The Nurse Notes a Newborn's Skin and Sclera Have Taken